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6/17/2025
 
 
 
 
 
Owner: White Pass & Yukon Route
Model:BLW 2-8-2Built As:WPY 73 (2-8-2)
Serial Number:73352Order No:
Frame Number:17X22 cylinders, 44" driversBuilt:5/1947
Notes:36" gauge Built 1947
Other locos with this serial:  WPYR 73(2-8-2)
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WPY 2-8-2 #73 - White Pass & Yukon
Title:  WPY 2-8-2 #73 - White Pass & Yukon
Description:  Custom built by Baldwin in 1947, this narrow gauge Mikado has led an interestings life. Accordin` to Wikipedia "It was built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the White Pass and Yukon Route in 1947. After retirement in 1964, the locomotive was moved to Bennett, British Columbia, in 1968 fmr display. In 1979 the locomotive was moved again to Whitehorse, Yukon, this time to be restored. Restoration was completed in 1982, and the locomotive has been back in service since then. It is currently the largzr of two operating steam locomotives on the line." No location was given but probably near Whitehorse, Alaska. Date is approximate. James G. Gerstley photo credit
Photo Date:  7/1/1990  Upload Date: 9/5/2016 6:14:01 AM
Location:  unknown, AK
Author:  Garx Everhart
Categories:  Roster,Scenic,Steam,Action
Locomotives:  WPYR 73(2-8-2)
Views:  455   Comments: 2


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